Russo Law Group Earns Top Honors in 2026 Best Lawyers Awards

Russo Law Group has been recognized across all three individual award categories in the prestigious 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. The firm’s exceptional achievement includes Marie Elena Puma, Esq. earning the exclusive “Lawyer of the Year” designation for Long Island in Trusts and Estates.

Lawyer of the Year: Marie Elena Puma, Esq.

The “Lawyer of the Year” award represents the pinnacle of legal recognition, as Best Lawyers presents this honor to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region per edition. Marie Elena Puma’s selection underscores her outstanding reputation and expertise in trusts and estates law throughout the Long Island region.

“Receiving the ‘Lawyer of the Year’ distinction is both humbling and energizing,” said Marie Elena Puma, Esq. “This recognition motivates our entire team to continue delivering the highest level of legal counsel to families navigating the complexities of estate planning and elder law matters.”

The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition)

The firm secured six attorneys in “The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)” including Vincent J. Russo, Esq. and Marie Elena Puma, Esq. in both Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, along with Kim N. Christian, Esq., Deanna M. Eble, Esq., Eric J. Einhart, Esq., and Diana Lattanzio, Esq.  in Elder Law.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition)

Additionally, three attorneys earned recognition in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)”: Joshua Berzak, Esq. and Katie Ann Trotta, Esq. in Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates, and Lauren Soule, Esq. in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.

“This recognition reflects our firm’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services to families facing complex elder law and estate planning challenges,” said Vincent J. Russo, Esq., founding partner of Russo Law Group. “Having our attorneys recognized across all three Best Lawyers categories demonstrates the depth of talent and expertise we’ve cultivated throughout our practice.”

Best Lawyers has been identifying outstanding lawyers since 1983 through exhaustive peer-review surveys and editorial review. The methodology relies entirely on feedback from leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.